Final Exam Review
Chapter 12 - Marriage and Family
Marrying outside of racial, religious, and social groups is more accepted because of tolerance
Men are staying home and taking care of the house while women work outside of the home
Egalitarian: Couples share responsibilities
2nd shift: Women comes home from work and has a “second job”, has to do all the work around
the house
The “Traditional Family” is an illusion, no longer exists
The definition of family has changed because our culture has changed. It is evolving and
changing with the times as our society changes. It is redefining itself
Effects of divorce
Difficult on children
Women have more of a financial burden
If you have weak attachments with others when you’re young, you will have weak attachments
with others when you’re old
Reasons for divorce
Lack of communication
Lack of communication about money
Social media
Comes down to trust
Divorce rates have increased because they are easier to get, easy access, and no social stigma
with divorces today like in the past
Chapter 13 - Education and Family
Three elements of religion
Moral Community - Church
Belief in sacred and profane
Belief in rituals
Functions of religion
Attempts to answer questions that science won’t/can’t
Comfort
Social solidarity - brings people together
Chapter 12 - Marriage and Family
Marrying outside of racial, religious, and social groups is more accepted because of tolerance
Men are staying home and taking care of the house while women work outside of the home
Egalitarian: Couples share responsibilities
2nd shift: Women comes home from work and has a “second job”, has to do all the work around
the house
The “Traditional Family” is an illusion, no longer exists
The definition of family has changed because our culture has changed. It is evolving and
changing with the times as our society changes. It is redefining itself
Effects of divorce
Difficult on children
Women have more of a financial burden
If you have weak attachments with others when you’re young, you will have weak attachments
with others when you’re old
Reasons for divorce
Lack of communication
Lack of communication about money
Social media
Comes down to trust
Divorce rates have increased because they are easier to get, easy access, and no social stigma
with divorces today like in the past
Chapter 13 - Education and Family
Three elements of religion
Moral Community - Church
Belief in sacred and profane
Belief in rituals
Functions of religion
Attempts to answer questions that science won’t/can’t
Comfort
Social solidarity - brings people together
